Karen Slack, Marina Viotti, Nicholas Phan & Kaija Saariaho Win Major Classical Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards announced its 2025 winners on Feb. 2, 2025. Here is a look at the classical music winners. The Best Opera Recording went to “Saariaho: Adriana Mater.” The award was shared by Kaija Saariaho, Amin Maalouf, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Fleur Barron, Nicholas Phan, Christopher Purves, Axelle Fanyo, San Francisco Symphony Chorus & Orchestra. Best Classical Vocal Album went to Karen {…}

The Crossing Announces its 2021-22 Season Featuring Six World Premieres

The Crossing, led by conductor Donald Nally, has announced its 2021-22 season. Here’s a look at what’s in store for audiences. Opening the season will be “Returning,” a concert marking the 20th anniversary of 9/11. The program will comprise popular repertoire by Ayanna Woods, Michael Gilbertson, Ēriks Ešenvalds, and James Primosch with percussionist Ted Babcock. A post-concert homecoming gathering will follow {…}